Open AccessGuest Editorial
Author(s) -
Rachel Eni
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international indigenous policy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.713
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1916-5781
DOI - 10.18584/iipj.2013.4.1.13
Subject(s) - indigenous , pregnancy , sociology , gender studies , first nation , teen pregnancy , political science , economic growth , media studies , ecology , population , demography , genetics , economics , biology
The current Special Edition of the Journal explores teen pregnancy and parenthood in Canadian First Nation and urban Aboriginal communities. Our better understanding of the factors associated with teen pregnancy in Aboriginal communities is essential to making improvements in health and wellness and in fostering the involvement of youth in community economic and cultural development.